Early childhood education in Nigeria plays a crucial role in the formative years of a child. A child’s early years lay the foundation for all that is to come. It is at this stage children need to learn and develop their cognitive skills.
In recent years, researchers have learnt that the human brain develops the vast majority of its neurons, and is at its most receptive to learning, between birth and three years of age. The aim of this article is to give the benefits of early childhood education in Nigeria. It will explain early childhood education and also give its importance to learning and development in Nigeria.